Sigma interviews - the future of the Sigma fp, medium format lenses for the Fuji GF system, and more:
On Sigma medium format lenses:
Q: Have you guys considered making any optics for the Fuji GF system or like a larger sensor medium format system?
G: Okay, so a question about future roadmaps related to Fuji GFX systems.
K: Yes, I do personally. My vision for the company’s future is to become the number one optics brand or “master of optics”. In order to become such a premium brand, we need to make such – really, really good lenses for that format. So, I would like to challenge. (Sigma)
On the future of Sigma fp:
President Yamaki said he "never expected" that the SIGMA fp would be accepted in the market and continue to be used for over four years. However, this is only in Japan, and although "China has come a little bit," he said that the popularity of the SIGMA fp continues only in Japan.
Regarding the future strategy for the SIGMA fp series, President Yamaki commented, "It hasn't been decided yet, but basically we want to evolve it." President Yamaki emphasized that there is potential in the SIGMA fp concept of compactness, simplicity and expandability, and said, "We want to continue to pursue this in the future." (DC.Watch)
Reminder - Sigma has an fp camera event on October 25th:
Sigma fp event on October 25 – will there be a new camera announcement?
